Clean Science and Technology IPO
Incorporated in 2004, Clean Science and Technology (CST) is a speciality-chemical player dealing in niche chemical compounds. Unlike other chemical players, it develops and uses eco-friendly chemistries based on catalytic technology. Its products are used as polymerisation inhibitors, intermediates for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, anti-oxidants, UV blockers, anti-retroviral reagents and others. Although CST focuses on niche products, it is the largest producer of primary products , including MEHQ, BHA and others. The company exports its products to various regulated markets, such as China, Europe and the US. Exports account for 70 per cent of the company's total revenue. The Indian speciality-chemicals industry is expected to grow to $147 bn from $78 bn in 2019, owing to factors like the introduction of stringent environmental norms in China, the availability of cheap labour and the R&D skillset in India, the Indian government's export push, amongst others. To...